Drama Digest
Salon De Nabi is a South Korean drama Located at Fly High, Butterfly Hair Salon, which follows the lives of staff there. Gi Bbeum, a young individual in her early twenties, serves as an assistant intern. She works with three other student assistants: Moo Yeol, Teacher Woo, and Soo Ri. She works hard but struggles with customer service. Gwang Soo is the stylist of Fly High Butterfly. He is passionate about her work and works alongside Michel the hairdresser and Jen the hairdresser.
The Feel-Good Part
It’s light-hearted and funny where it counts, but deep and embodied when the subject calls for it. The stories complement each other very well. The progression and pacing of the show were so good that the writers steadily upped the ante toward the end, focusing on heavier themes like death, loss, hope, and remorse during the latter part of the show.
The Disappointing Factor
The only drawback this show had was its pacing. The pacing although good for a feel-good show takes time to generate interest and doesn’t hook from the get-go which will result in early turnover rates among viewers.
In-Depth Analysis
Salon De Nabi is a story about a hairdresser and an intern at the hair salon “Fly Up Butterfly.” The series includes hairdresser Kwang-soo, hair salon manager Michelle, hairdresser Jen, intern Ki-bum, Mu-yeol, teacher Woo, and Suri. Everyone works hard in tiring conditions and takes care of various customers. Gi Bbeum is a socially awkward hairstylist trainee who keeps causing trouble because she is shy. Her colleague Mu-yeol is an attractive and cheerful girl who is very attractive. At Nabi Salon, they meet all kinds of people and learn about themselves Under the guidance of ignorant boss Michelle, narcissistic hairdresser Gwang Soo, color expert Jen, and apprentices Suri and Mr. Wu, her crazy dysfunctional family arrives. Sensitive topics such as depression, sexuality, abuse, and bullying in the family and at school are creatively tackled by drawing parallels between hair care and tackling real-life issues. Since Gi Bbeum is new to dating and Mu Yeol is such a big player, it’s nice to see the “she falls first but he falls harder” trope. Also, the soft love story of another opposite couple, Kwang Soo and Chan, after arguing in the first few episodes was interesting. The show also has some surprising twists, especially the story of Mr. Wu. It’s amazing how the episode of Mr. Wu turned out to be one of the most poignant and poignant episodes ever, even though he was overlooked for most of the episodes. Overall, it’s a great watch.
Star Power
The cast and the writing are the show’s strengths. The characters are well-developed, and their relationships and story arcs are thoughtfully crafted. The actors deliver brilliant performances, portraying their characters with authenticity and natural chemistry.
Overall Opinion
“Fly High, Butterfly” is an engaging South Korean drama set in Salon De Nabi. It effectively combines lighter moments with deeper emotional themes, creating an enjoyable viewing experience. While the pacing may be slower initially, the well-written storylines, strong performances, and surprising twists make it a worthwhile watch.
